radiography

Definition

The science of bombarding people with controlled radiation to photograph their insides, then squinting at those images with maximum gravity. Medical selfies for the atomic age.

Example Usage

Digital radiography has replaced traditional X-ray film in most modern hospitals.

Source: Merriam-Webster Medical / Radiology Dictionary

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